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June a, 1924; M 1,496,070

' W. H. SAMMONS TIE Filed Jan. 10. 1923 Z'Sheets-Shsut 1 1:, IA-INVENTOR June a. 1924. 1,496,070

W. H. SAMMONS TIE Filed Jan. 10 1923 2 Sheets-Shoot 2 2'o- I8 ra s.

INVENTOR Patented June 3, 1924.

UNITED STATES To all whom it may concern Be it known that I. VILLIAM H.SAM- MONS, a citizen of the United States, residing at Ely, in thecounty of Vihite Pine and State of Nevada, have invented new and usefulImprovements in Ties, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in rail ties and has especialrelation to devices for fastening rails in position'upon a tie.

An object of. the invention is the provision of means for securing,rails to a tie, which may be adjusted after the rails have been placedupon the tie, to regulate the gauge of the track.

- Another object of the invention is the provision of a fastening devicewhich will securely retain the rails in position and preventbothcreeping and spreading.

With the above and other objects in view, the invention further includesthe following novel features'and details of construction, to behereinafter more fully described. illus trated in theaccompanyingdrawings, and pointed out in the appended claims.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is a plan view of the invention.

Figure 2 is a sectional view taken transversely through one rail andshowing the invention in elevation.

Figure 3 is a bottom view.

Figure 4 is an end view.

Figure 5 is a transverse sectional view.

Figure 6 is a detailed. perspective view of one of the rail chairs.

Figure 7 is a bottom plan view of the same showing the rail channels orseats by dotted lines.

Figure 8 is a detailed perspective view of one of the wedges.

Referring in detail to the drawings, wherein like characters ofreference denote corresponding parts, the reference character 10indicates a tie which is preferably formed of metal and which includesoppositely extending wings 11 spaced from each end of the tie. Themarginal edges of the tie are flanged as at 12 to provide a reinforcingmeans. The tie 10 is provided with openings 13 which are adapted toreceive studs 14 which are carried by blocks or chairs 15. These studsextend downwardly through the openings 13 and are provided with suitableretaining elements, such as a cotter 16. One of the blocks or chairs islocated adjacent each end of the tie,'andeach PATENT 0 "WILLIAM H.SAMMOINS, 0F ELY; NEVADA.

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. 'e 1 TIE Application fil ed January 10, 1922. Serial No. 611,861.

of these blocks is provided with right angularly' disposed channels orseats 17, which are adapted to receive the base flanges of a rail 18. Ifdesired a cushioning strip or block 19 may be positioned within the seat17 beneath the rail. Extending upwardly from diametrically oppositecorners of the block or chair 15 are lugs 20 and each of theselugs isprovided alongits inner vertical facewith a groove 21, the top walls ofthe-said grooves providing overhanging flanges 22. j j 4 The depth ofthe channels or seats 17 is greater than the thickness of the cushioningblock 19, so that when a rail is positioned within either of the seats17 the opposite edges of its base flange will lie within the walls ofthe seats, so that lateral movement will be prevented. The flanges 22are spaced from the upper face of the base flange of the rail 18 so asto provide spaces for the reception of wedges 23, the ends of which arekerfed as shown so as to provide spring tongues. These wedges engage thetop face of the base flange of the rails and also engage the adjacentface of the web and act to bind the rail in position. If desired, abinding screw 24 may extend through the flange 22 to hold the wedge inposition.

The studs 14 are eccentrically arranged with respect to the meetingcenters of the right angularly arranged seats, so that the block may beturned pivotally upon the stud to increase or decrease the gauge of therail. The rails may thus be positioned within the seats and if the gaugeis not correct, they may be elevated sufficiently to rotate the blocks aquick turn so that the rail will engage the other seat. Both blocks maybe so adjusted if necessary. The fastening elements serve to secure theblocks to the tie and prevent accidental rotation of the blocks, therails 18 also acting in the same capacity. The opening 13 combines acircular portion to admit the stud 14 and a slot to admit the cotter 16.The slotted portion of the opening 13 permits of the insertion of thestud 14 with the cotter 16 in place and thus obviates the difficulty ofdriving in the cotter beneath the tie, as would be necessary were theopening entirely circular and so capable of receiving the stud 14 alone.This permits of rapid attachment of the rail chairs and a part turnsecurely fastens the tie so that it cannot drop away from the rail; incase of displaced ballasta Theinvention is susceptible of variouschanges in" its form, proportlons and mlnor details of constructlon andthe right is herein reserved to make such changes as prop-v combinationwith a tie, a block, right angularly arranged railre'ceiving seatsprovided in the block, 'inans disposed eccentrically of theseatsforsecuring the block to the tie in a manner to permit of rotationof said hlockywhereby either of the seats may be brought into positionfor receiving the rail to regulate the gauge of the track and means fersecuring the rail Within the seats.

2. A rail fastening device comprising in combination with a tie, ablock, right angularly arranged rail receiving sea-ts provided in theblock, a pivot stud extending downwardly from the bottom of the blockthrough an opening in the tie and disposed eccentrically of the seats,whereby either of the seats may be brought into position for receivingthe rail to regulate the gauge of the track and means for securing therail within the seats.

3. A rail fastening device comprising in combination With a tie,- a pairof blocks,

"each of said blocks including right angularly arranged rail receivlngchannels defining seats, diagonally arranged upwardly extending lugshaving lioriZontallyar ranged grooves in their vertical inner faces andWedges removably positioned Within the grooves for engagement With theWeb and base flange of the rail.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature. I

WILLIAM H. SAMMONS."

